Fishers Sub.
Walkable near top schools
Median $365K·Walkability 7.7/10·Schools 4.0/10
Fishers Sub. looks like a modest seven-acre slice of East Hills at first glance—small lot sizes, solid median prices hovering around $396K—but what you're really buying is access to one of Grand Rapids' most magnetic neighborhoods without the pretense. You're four minutes from downtown, steps from a transit stop, and literally a two-minute walk from restaurants (try picking just one from the 379 options within a mile). Coffee? Steps away. Grocery? Three minutes on foot. The dining score here is nearly perfect at 9.6 out of 10, which tells you everything about the Cherry Street corridor's pull. School families land in Grand Rapids Public Schools, while the subdivision itself sits snugly in East Hills, that brick-paved neighborhood of late-1800s homes and genuine walkability. Cherry Hill Green is a three-minute stroll if you need a park bench, and you've got serious recreation within a mile—20 parks total. The trade-off? Tight lots and less lawn than traditional suburbs, but here that's not a bug. It's the whole point.
Why people love it here
Walkability
Good
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Congress Elementary
- Elementary — 0.3 mi away
- Grand Rapids
- 9 rated schools in district
$365K median
- Based on 3yr sales
Park-rich area
- 100 parks within 1 mile
- Cherry Hill Green: 5 min walk
- Cherry Park: 6 min walk
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Fishers Sub.
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,478/mo
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Wealthy Market
Pacific Moon
+1 more
Outside Coffee Co.
+1 more
Mammoth Distilling Cocktail Lounge
Cherry Hill Green
+1 more
Cherry Park Playground
Fisk Lake
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Grand Rapids Riverwalk West
Hillcrest Dog Park
Unnamed bike path
Butterworth Park Launch
The Funky Buddha Yoga Hothouse
+1 more
Wealthy/Eastern (WB)
+1 more
CVS Pharmacy
Grand Rapids Public Library
+1 more
daycare
Wealthy Theater
+1 more
Based on 32 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 to 8/10
School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools
Median Sale Price
$365K
Based on 3yr sales
Parcels / Units
32
Median Lot Size
0.11 ac
1899 sq ft – 0.15 ac
Crime in Fishers Sub. is reported at the city level, not the neighborhood level. The FBI doesn't publish reliable crime rates for individual neighborhoods, and within any community crime varies street to street. For an accurate, comparable picture, see the jurisdiction-wide figures for Kent County.
Kent County crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced Fishers Sub. home (around $365,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $65k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,428 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,428/mo | $64,739 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,795/mo | $74,535 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,918/mo | $77,811 |
Estimates use a 6.49% 30-year fixed rate (current Freddie Mac average), an aggressive ~45% housing-to-income ratio (roughly what FHA underwriting can allow for a buyer with no other monthly debts — your number depends on your debts and credit), this area's median sale price, plus estimated insurance and PMI below 20% down. Not a commitment to lend, and not an APR — your actual rate and payment will vary.
Association and local-government details are compiled from public records, municipal sites, and state registries, and can change. Confirm directly with the association or municipality before relying on them.
Solar potential
~$868/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,334 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
City of Grand Rapids Water System
Regional water provider serving ~280,000 across Kent and Ottawa counties.
City of Grand Rapids Environmental Services (Water Resource Recovery Facility)
WRRF treats ~40 MGD of wastewater.
City of Grand Rapids Refuse & Recycling
City-run refuse/recycling cart program for residents.
Consumers Energy Co · ~13.7¢/kWh
Investor-owned utility serving the region.
Confirm by addressDTE Energy
DTE Gas serves much of Grand Rapids natural gas; verify by address.
Confirm by addressServices for Grand Rapids · Source: grandrapidsmi.gov
Utility, solar, and service details for Fishers Sub. are compiled from public records, municipal sites, and NREL / U.S. data.gov, and can change. Electric/gas can vary by address — confirm with the provider before relying on them.
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Cherry Hill Green
0.1 mi
Parks Nearby
100
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(30)
+27 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(10)
Pacific Moon
Restaurant
Živio
Restaurant
Toppers Pizza
Restaurant
Partage
Restaurant
Restaurant
+5 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(12)
+9 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(18)
+15 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(29)
Blodgett School
Henry School
Congress Elementary School
School
Southeast Career Pathways (2025)
Sigsbee School
+24 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(15)
Fitness Center
REVfit
Fitness Center
8th Day Gym
Fitness Center
+12 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(9)
Hillcrest Dog Park
Dog Park
Downtown Westside Dog Park
Dog Park
Dog Park in Kragt Plat Area
Dog Park
+6 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(5)
Belknap Lookout Trail
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
Grandville Trail
Bike Path
+2 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(2)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(13)
+10 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(2)
📚 Libraries(12)
+9 more within 5 miles
Frequently asked about Fishers Sub.
- What do homes cost in Fishers Sub.?
- The median home value in Fishers Sub. is about $365,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- What schools serve Fishers Sub.?
- Fishers Sub. is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Congress Elementary (8/10).
- Is Fishers Sub. walkable?
- Fishers Sub. scores 7.7/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.